570.76 – Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; powers and duties.
570.76 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; powers and duties.—For the accomplishment of the purposes specified in this act, the department shall have all powers and duties necessary, including, but not limited to, the power and duty to: (1) Identify and coordinate with all state agencies that can assist in agricultural economic development. (2) Administer, with approval of […]
570.77 – Interaction with other economic development agencies and groups.
570.77 Interaction with other economic development agencies and groups.—Because interagency and local community cooperation and sharing of available resources and expertise is crucial to the success of an agricultural economic development program, the department shall interact with federal and state agencies, commissions, boards, and advisory groups that have programs and interests in agricultural economic development. History.—ss. […]
570.78 – Agricultural economic development funding.
570.78 Agricultural economic development funding.—Funds appropriated for the purposes specified in this act shall be used for the following: (1) Employment of personnel and payment of associated overhead, equipment, and supply costs. (2) Stimulating and assisting agribusiness entrepreneurship and new product development. (3) Feasibility studies and consulting contracts for the development of agribusinesses and value-added processes. (4) Issuance to approved […]
570.79 – Adoption of rules.
570.79 Adoption of rules.—The department shall adopt rules pertaining to: (1) Formal notification procedures for the availability of assistance, including publication in the Florida Administrative Register pursuant to s. 120.55. (2) Written evaluation criteria for selecting project proposals to receive assistance. The criteria for eligibility of assistance shall include a written business plan delineating the economic viability of […]
570.81 – Agricultural Economic Development Project Review Committee; powers and duties.
570.81 Agricultural Economic Development Project Review Committee; powers and duties.— (1) There is created an Agricultural Economic Development Project Review Committee consisting of five members appointed by the commissioner. The members shall be appointed based upon the recommendations submitted by each entity represented on the committee and shall include: (a) The commissioner or the commissioner’s designee. (b) One representative […]
570.82 – Agricultural Economic Development Program disaster loans and grants and aid.
570.82 Agricultural Economic Development Program disaster loans and grants and aid.— (1) USE OF LOAN FUNDS.— (a) Loan funds to agricultural producers who have experienced losses from a natural disaster or a socioeconomic condition or event may be used to: 1. Restore or replace essential physical property or remove debris from essential physical property. 2. Pay all or part of […]
570.83 – Beef Market Development Act; definitions; Florida Beef Council, Inc., creation, purposes, governing board, powers, and duties; referendum on assessments imposed on gross receipts from cattle sales; payments to organizations for services; collecting and refunding assessments; vote on continuing the act; council bylaws.
570.83 Beef Market Development Act; definitions; Florida Beef Council, Inc., creation, purposes, governing board, powers, and duties; referendum on assessments imposed on gross receipts from cattle sales; payments to organizations for services; collecting and refunding assessments; vote on continuing the act; council bylaws.— (1) POPULAR NAME.—This act may be cited as the “Beef Market Development Act.” (2) LEGISLATIVE […]
570.841 – Farm-to-fuel initiative.
570.841 Farm-to-fuel initiative.— (1) The department may develop a farm-to-fuel initiative to enhance the market for and promote the production and distribution of renewable energy from Florida-grown crops, agricultural wastes and residues, and other biomass and to enhance the value of agricultural products or expand agribusiness in the state. (2) The department may conduct a statewide comprehensive information […]
570.843 – Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Advisory Council.
570.843 Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Advisory Council.— (1) There is created within the department the Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Advisory Council, to consist of 12 members to be appointed by the commissioner. Initially, 6 members shall be appointed by the commissioner for a 1-year term and 6 members for a 2-year term. Thereafter, members shall […]
570.844 – Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Resource Clearinghouse.
570.844 Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Resource Clearinghouse.—The department shall establish on its website a clearinghouse for resources available to young and beginning farmers and ranchers, including, but not limited to, local, state, federal, and private sources of grants, loans, and scholarships, as well as general resources on finance and business planning. The clearinghouse also must […]